Patient Centered Care at Stamford Hospital

Caregiving through kindness and compassion

We are all caregivers. We are all human beings, caring for other human beings.Caregiving is best achieved through kindness and compassion.Safe, accessible, high-quality care is fundamental to patient-centered care.In a holistic approach to meeting your needs of mind, body, and spirit.Families, friends, and loved ones are vital to the healing process.In access to your health information in a way that’s easy to understand.In the opportunity for you to make personal choices when it comes to your care.Physical environments can enhance healing, health, and well-being.Illness can be a transformational experience for you, your loved ones, and your caregivers.

What does this mean for you as a patient?

You’re an individual to be cared for, not just a medical condition to be treated.You’re a unique person with diverse needs.You and your loved ones are our partners, sharing knowledge and expertise that’s essential to your care.Access to easily understandable health information is essential in empowering you to participate in your care.The hospital takes full responsibility for providing you access to that information.The opportunity for you to make decisions is also essential to your well-being. The hospital gives you these opportunities and respects your choices.Each staff member is a caregiver, whose role it is to meet your needs.

For more information please visit: https://www.stamfordhealth.org/about/planetree/